Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Louisiana
Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks in the Bayou State
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2004
Countryman Press Inc. (Verlag)
978-0-88150-598-6 (ISBN)
Countryman Press Inc. (Verlag)
978-0-88150-598-6 (ISBN)
The surprisingly diverse hiking opportunities in Louisiana.
Hikers can experience a surprising variety of habitats and terrains in Louisiana, ranging from piney woods in the west to bottomland hardwood along the Mississippi floodplain, to the picturesque swamps and marshes in the south. The state's varied habitats provide an ideal home for a wide array of flora and fauna, and its mild climate makes fall, winter, and spring excellent seasons for hiking. Louisiana is located along a prime corridor for migrating birds; as a result, many of the state's trails offer bird-watching opportunities for hikers.
The hikes in this guide range in length from 1/2 to 31 miles, from a casual stroll to a 3-4-day backpack. An overview chart makes it easy to choose a hike for every ability. Each hike description includes mile-by-mile directions, a topographic map, information on hiking time, mileage, and trail conditions, and knowledgeable commentary on the human and natural history you'll encounter along the way.
Hikers can experience a surprising variety of habitats and terrains in Louisiana, ranging from piney woods in the west to bottomland hardwood along the Mississippi floodplain, to the picturesque swamps and marshes in the south. The state's varied habitats provide an ideal home for a wide array of flora and fauna, and its mild climate makes fall, winter, and spring excellent seasons for hiking. Louisiana is located along a prime corridor for migrating birds; as a result, many of the state's trails offer bird-watching opportunities for hikers.
The hikes in this guide range in length from 1/2 to 31 miles, from a casual stroll to a 3-4-day backpack. An overview chart makes it easy to choose a hike for every ability. Each hike description includes mile-by-mile directions, a topographic map, information on hiking time, mileage, and trail conditions, and knowledgeable commentary on the human and natural history you'll encounter along the way.
Janina Baxley is a lifelong Louisianian, has hiked extensively throughout the state. A former resident of Plaquemine, in Iberville Parish, she is now living, and hiking, in North Carolina.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 25.2.2004 |
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Reihe/Serie | Explorer's 50 Hikes |
Zusatzinfo | 50 black-and-white photographs, 51 maps |
Verlagsort | Woodstock |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
Gewicht | 383 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport |
Reiseführer ► Nord- / Mittelamerika ► USA | |
ISBN-10 | 0-88150-598-6 / 0881505986 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-88150-598-6 / 9780881505986 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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